Come to church camp expecting a fun time practicing our faith in community as we learn about what it means to abide in Jesus! Scripture shows us over and over again the value of getting away from the stress and busyness of daily life to spend time with God. We find one example of this in Mark 6 after Jesus feeds the 5,000. Immediately after leaving the crowd of people, he leaves even his disciples and goes “up on a mountainside to pray” (v 46). It’s our prayer that this weekend gives you a chance to get out of the valley and spend some time sitting and abiding with Jesus, in community.
You can expect games and adventures of all kinds, times of worship and teaching, and time for reflection and solitude. Meals will be provided and covered in your registration cost, as is lodging in the shared cabins. Bathrooms and showers are located a short walk from the cabins, and please bring your own towel and toiletries. We’ve included a recommended packing list below to give you an idea of other things you’ll need for the weekend.
❋ The deadline for registration is May 1st, 2026 and the total cost per adult is $140, with the full payment required upon registration. Kids under 18 get to come for free! ❋ What to Pack:
Clothing for warm days and cool nights
Pillow and blanket/bedding or sleeping bag - the cabins have beds but no bedding!
Toiletries
Water bottle
Swimwear for creek if desired (it’s very cold!!)
Bible, journal, pens
Hammock, frisbee, other outdoor game equipment
Camping chair or picnic blanket
Flashlight
❋ Avoid bringing anything dangerous or harmful, like weapons or drugs - if you wouldn’t bring it to church, don’t bring it to church camp!
Schedule Overview
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Friday Evening (Arrival Night)
Invited to arrive between 6:00–7:30 PM. We’ll share dinner together, introduce the heart of the weekend, and gently open our theme of Abide through worship and simple practices. The evening is designed to be welcoming, low-pressure, and spacious so families can get settled.
Saturday (Full Retreat Day)
The day begins with breakfast between 7:30–9:00 AM, followed by a morning gathering in the Meadow from 10:00–11:00 AM with playful connection, worship, and an interactive teaching for all ages.
From 1:00–4:00 PM, everyone will rotate through our “Abiding Adventures” — guided experiences like time in nature, creative practices, and shared challenges — with free time and rest built in during the late afternoon. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM, and the day wraps with a large group night game from 7:00–8:30 PM.
Sunday (Closing Morning)
Breakfast is available from 7:30–9:00 AM, followed by a short worship gathering at 9:00 AM. Late morning (9:30–11:30 AM) includes one final Abiding Adventure, and we’ll close the weekend together with lunch and a reflective sending time from 12:00–1:30 PM. Depart between 1:30–2:30 PM.